Megan S. Penno is an endocrinologist based in Adelaide, SA. She works with people who need help managing hormones and metabolism, and a big part of her day-to-day care is Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
Type 1 diabetes can be tough. It often means counting carbs, thinking ahead about exercise, and adjusting insulin when life changes. Megan’s focus is on practical support that fits into everyday routines. In many cases, that includes helping people understand what’s happening in their body, and working out safer ways to respond when blood sugar is running high or low.
She looks after adults and teens living with T1D, and she also understands that family and carers can need clear guidance too. Diabetes care is not just about numbers. It’s about work, school, sport, sleep, stress, and the things that get in the way. Megan takes those real-life factors seriously, and she aims to make the plan feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Over time, her experience has been shaped by the everyday challenges that come with T1D management. That means talking through insulin use, day-to-day decision making, and what to do when things don’t go to plan. At times, she can help with longer-term goals like improving stability and reducing the risk of complications, while still keeping the approach realistic.
Details about her education, publications, and any clinical trial involvement aren’t listed here. If you’d like to know more about training history or whether she’s currently involved in research or trials, it’s best to check directly through the practice. The most important thing is getting the right diabetes support in a way that feels clear and grounded.
